Pastry Cook
- Employer
- NC State University
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Auxiliary Services, Student Affairs, Counseling
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
We are seeking individuals to Join our Pack as a Pastry Cook at one of our 14 dining areas.
Successful candidates will work with the chef and co-workers in a high volume food service environment to prepare food as per the standardized recipes and specifications, perform small batch cooking and made to order items, display station set-up and service, transporting cooked foods to hot boxes for line service, perform necessary cleaning of utensils, work space, tables, shelves, and equipment, participate in recipe development, and event meal assistance.
They should provide support to the front of house operations with back-up food to ensure that there is no lag time between changing out food items.
Dedicated and experienced dining professionals are available to provide on-the-job training and support to help you meet your full potential.
Employees regularly work 10-11 months. There is a mandatory 32-day break at the end of 11 months. Superior job performance may provide an opportunity to renew employment and receive an economic pay rate increase
NC State Dining is an award-winning program committed to giving our campus community a place to relax, connect and fuel their minds and bodies for academic success. It is part of the division of Campus Enterprises. NC State Dining operates 14 dining areas, 7 convenience stores, campus concessions, a nutritional counseling service and catering department.
Essential Job Duties:
Measure and mix ingredients according to specifics of standardized recipes
Prepare custards, batters, doughs, and mousses from scratch
Capable of learning, retaining, and teaching new skills as needed
Able to work quickly and multi-task
Able to work efficiently in a high-volume production environment
Other duties include cleaning of utensils, workspace, tables, shelves & equipment
Other Work/ResponsibilitiesBe an ambassador for NC State Dining and the university as a whole.
Work as a cohesive team member and play an integral part on creating a positive work environment.
Minimum Experience/EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalency; Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work will also be considered.
Two years of experience in a similar capacity.
Departmental Required SkillsAbility to maintain Grade A sanitation rating of 95% or better
Knowledge of advanced mixing and cooking methods, including, but not limited to, the preparation of mousses, curds & custards, scratch cakes, yeast dough, quick breads, poaching, baking, sauteing, etc
Understanding of fundamental food and kitchen safety practices
Proficient in culinary math skills including fractions and decimals
Able to assist in leading a shift in the absence of supervisor
Outstanding customer service skills, including the ability to remain professional and respectful under pressure when dealing with difficult situations.
Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, and customers.
This position requires standing for long periods of time, walking, bending, twisting, pulling and pushing. Because of the nature of a food service operation and working in a kitchen, you must be able to work in extremely hot and cold conditions.
Must be able to lift up to 60 lb with or without reasonable accomodation.
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/EducationBaking and Pastry Arts Degree from a culinary school or comparable baking/pastry
Serv Safe Certified
Previous experience in a supervisory role
Required License or CertificationNone
Special InstructionsComplete all required fields.
Include 2 positions that are relevant to the position.
**Important**If you are required to be registered by the Selective Service, please certify your compliance by your initials. If this question is not applicable to you, please type “N/A” along with your initials.
Job Open Date 08/20/2018 Must Be Open UntilPositions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time. 09/30/2018 Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies? No Proposed Hire Date AA/EOE
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- How did you learn of this opportunity?
- NCSU Website
- NCSU Executive Search Services
- Monster.com
- CareerBuilder.com
- InsideHigherEd.com
- Other Online Job Board
- Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
- Job / Career Fair
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- HERC
- Professional Journal
- Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
- Professional Organization
- Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
- NCSU Employee Referral
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- If you learned about this vacancy from "other" or were asked for additional information in question #1, please provide the source.
(Open Ended Question)
- Do you have 1-2 years of industry experience in a high volume baking environment?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have a Baking and Pastry Arts degree form a culinary school?
- Yes
- No
- Please describe your supervisory experience.
(Open Ended Question)
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